Historical Events
- Antonio Abertondo swims English Channel both ways (44 miles)
- Maiden flight of the CH-47 Chinook military transport helicopter
Famous Birthdays
- Michel R Vassallucci, French-Netherlander publisher (Arena)
- Nancy Travis, American actress (Almost Perfect - "Kim"; Last Man Standing; Chaplin; 8 Men Out), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Earle Dickson, American inventor (Band-Aid), dies at 68
- Maurice Delage, French composer, dies at 81
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About September 21, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Take Good Care Of My Baby - Bobby Vee
#1 Song: Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain - Shirley Bassey
